Essex County Sports Performance Coach.

Sports performance training is where strength, speed, and sport-specific skill converge. I build athletes who don't just show up — they take over. From youth leagues to college recruiting, this is the program that changes outcomes.

Athlete Results

From Hesitation
to Dominance.

Olivia has been training with me through multiple seasons. She arrived hesitant under pressure. She left driving downhill, initiating contact, and competing at varsity level.

Olivia T. Age 16 · Girls Lacrosse · Glen Ridge HS · New Jersey
Speed & Agility Session · Pre-Season Training
Weekly Sessions
Off + In Season Trained
Varsity Level Competed
What Changed
Attacking Confidence Went from hesitating under pressure to initiating contact and driving downhill on every possession.
Explosive First Step Consistent plyometric and sprint training built a first step that puts her ahead of defenders before they react.
Game IQ Under Pressure Reads the field faster, makes decisions earlier, and stays composed in high-pressure possessions.
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Who It's For

Built for the Serious Competitor.

From youth athletes building their foundation to multi-sport high schoolers chasing a college offer — this program is for athletes ready to close the gap.

01

Youth Athletes

Ages 8 and up. Build movement literacy, coordination, and athletic confidence before specialization sets in.

02

High School Athletes

The recruiting window is short. Programs are built for measurable improvement — the kind that shows on film.

03

College Athletes

Off-season development, in-season maintenance, and position-specific training for collegiate competitors.

04

Multi-Sport Athletes

Playing two or three sports demands a foundation that transfers across all of them. This program builds that athleticism.

The Local Edge

Essex County's Performance Coach.

I train athletes competing in the Super Essex Conference — one of the most competitive athletic conferences in New Jersey.

The Super Essex Conference spans 44 high schools across Essex County, NJ — with rivalries, recruiting scouts, and high stakes at every level. I train in this environment and know what it takes to stand out.

"Knowing the conference your athlete competes in isn't a talking point. It's a coaching advantage."

From Montclair to Livingston, Millburn to West Orange — my athletes compete with a physical edge built specifically for this level of competition.

Montclair High School SEC
Glen Ridge High School SEC
Livingston High School SEC
Millburn High School SEC
West Orange High School SEC
Seton Hall Prep SEC
West Essex High School SEC
+ 37 More SEC Schools SEC
The Process

How I Develop Athletes

Performance training isn't generic. Athletes get a process built around their sport, their body, and their competitive timeline.

Step One

Sport-Specific Assessment

I evaluate your movement, strength baseline, and sport demands to identify exactly what's holding you back.

Step Two

Custom Performance Plan

Your program is built around your position, your sport's demands, and your competitive season. No generic templates.

Step Three

Train, Track & Progress

Sessions are coached by me in person. Progressions are tracked. Numbers that prove your development — the kind coaches notice.

Step Four

Peak for Your Season

Training periodizes around your competitive calendar. You arrive to tryouts and game days in stronger shape than last season.

FAQ

Sports Performance Training FAQ

Answers to what parents and athletes ask before their first session.

Get In Touch

Ready to Compete at a Higher Level?

Share your sport, your goals, and where you're competing. I'll reach out to build the right plan for you.

"Athletes don't rise to the level of their goals — they fall to the level of their preparation."

Coach Dontrell "Donny" Jones, CSCS
Location Essex County, New Jersey
Serves Super Essex Conference · Youth · HS · College
Specialties Speed · Strength · Agility · Sport Performance
Credentials CSCS · ISSA CPT · Precision Nutrition Certified
Education B.S. Applied Nutrition · B.S. Biology (Anatomy & Physiology)
Donny typically responds within 24 hours. Free consultation. No contract. No pressure.